2025 Semi-Pro Champion – Ian Rakestraw
YREKA – Mother’s Day Weekend brought some of the best chainsaw carvers in the world to the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds for the NORCAL Invitational. The beautiful May weather did not disappoint in 2025 and the competition was fierce.
In 2025 a repeat winner was crowned champion, Mark Colp, Lakeport CA, carved a totem with a bear, wolf, eagle, turtle and fish to win the coveted championship. In second place was Constantin Morari, Roseville, CA with a pair of horses and third went to Jacob Lucas from Bonney Lake WA. With his dam beaver carving.
